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 ipedia.com: Grand Teton National Park Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Part of the Rocky Mountains, the north-south-trending Teton Range rises from the floor of Jackson Hole without any foothills along a 40 mile (65 km) long active fault-block mountain front system and is 7 to 9 miles (11 to 15 km) wide.
The local climate is a semi-arid mountain one with an yearly extreme high of 93°F (34° C) and extreme low of -46°F (-43° C).
Grand Teton National Park is located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems remaining on the planet.
www.ipedia.com /grand_teton_national_park.html   (2845 words)

  
 Driggs Idaho - Fishing the Teton River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Teton River originates on the west slope of the Teton Mountains near the picturesque towns of Driggs and Victor, Idaho.
The Teton traditionally fishes well and often times during the summer it may be the only river in the area where fish are rising.
The Teton is an excellent fishery and many anglers fish this river over some of the higher profile tributaries in the area for obvious reasons.
www.anglerguide.com /articles/107.html   (470 words)

  
 Jackson Hole Wyoming
Along the western side of the valley, the famous Teton Mountains rise into the sky, a sharp soaring of rock without the preamble of foothills to separate the massive mountains from the valley floor.
Grand Teton National Park occupies most of the valley of Jackson Hole, preserving the towering peaks of the Teton Mountains and the beautiful glacial lakes.
The butte is one of several that punctuate the valley, varying the flatness of the Snake River plain with the rocky humps of ancient landforms.
www.jhonefly.org /jacksonhole/jacksonhole.htm   (522 words)

  
 SummitPost.org - South Teton Climbing Information
South Teton is the third jewel of The Tetons and compliments The Middle and The Grand well.
The South Teton is the fifth highest peak in the Teton range and offers several moderate routes to the summit including several non-technical routes.
A trail forks to the south at the Meadows and climbs the south fork of Garnet Canyon to the saddle (10,560 ft) between South and Middle Tetons.
www.summitpost.org /show/mountain_link.pl/mountain_id/1547   (1315 words)

  
 Grand Teton National Park Information Page
Grand Teton National Park was established to protect the area's spectacular scenic values, as characterized by the geologic features of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole, and the native plant and animal life.
The Creation of Grand Teton National Park was written in January 2000 by Jackie Skaggs, 50th Anniversary Coordinator, with research, references, and quotations taken from A Place Called Jackson Hole by John Daugherty, Park Historian 1980-1991 and from Crucible For Conservation by Robert Righter, currently research professor of history at Southern Methodist University in Texas.
Jackson Hole was isolated by its surrounding mountains and had such a harsh climate that it was one of the last areas of the lower 48 states to be settled.
www.grand.teton.national-park.com /info.htm   (4560 words)

  
 Teton
The Big Hole Mountains, in the southwestern part of the county, contain folded and thrust faulted sedimentary rocks, which in Teton County are mostly of Mesozoic age.
Teton Pass, at the southeast corner of the county, exposes very complex geology where the north dipping Cache Creek reverse fault, that formed in the Paleocene Laramide orogeny, impinged on rocks carried northeastward by the south-dipping Jackson thrust fault of the Idaho-Wyoming thrust belt
The eastern border of the county, and the state of Idaho, is in the agricultural area west of the Teton Mountains.
imnh.isu.edu /digitalatlas/counties/teton/geomap.htm   (369 words)

  
 Grand Teton National Park - USA Tourist Travel Guide
The Grand Teton Mountains are the youngest mountain range in North America.
The Grand Teton range forms the western rim of a large upland plain surrounded by mountains known as Jackson Hole.
Aside from the Teton Park Road that parallels 191 along the western edge of the valley and highway 26 that heads east to the village of Dubois Wyoming, there are very few roads in this park.
www.usatourist.com /english/places/wyoming/grandteton.html   (1324 words)

  
 Grand Teton National Park (National Park Service)
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife.
The central feature of the park is the Teton Range — an active, fault-block, 40-mile-long mountain front.
New additions to the website occur regularly; visit the "What's New at Grand Teton?" section under the News category of the In Depth page to find out what is happening in the park.
www.nps.gov /grte   (214 words)

  
 Grand Teton National Park - All About All   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It is named after Grand Teton, which at 13,770 feet (4197 m), is the tallest mountain in the Teton Range.
The mountains were named by a French trapper who viewed them from the Idaho side of the range and called them tetons which is the french word for breasts obviously referring to the shape of the peaks.
The local climate is a semi-arid mountain one with an yearly extreme high of 93 °F (34 ° C) and extreme low of −46 °F (−43 ° C).
www.allaboutall.info /article/Grand+Teton+National+Park   (3012 words)

  
 Teton Range --  Encyclopædia Britannica
It rises in the mountains of the Continental Divide near the southeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and flows south through Jackson Lake along the eastern base of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park.
In the north are the chief ranges of the Middle Rockies—the Absaroka and Bighorn mountains.
The Mackenzie Mountains extend 500 miles (800 kilometers) northwestward across the Northwest and Yukon territories, and to the east are the Franklin Mountains.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9071841   (895 words)

  
 My National Park Research
The Grand Teton Mountains are beautiful and big but not as big as Mt. Everest.
The Teton Mountains were created by a big crack in the earth.
The biggest animal in Grand Teton is the Bison or Buffalo.
orchard.sbschools.net /users/lwaltien/parks/grandteton.htm   (417 words)

  
 Grand Teton National Park / Tetons
Highway 26-89-191 from Jackson, WY, to the South; the Rockefeller Parkway from Yellowstone Park to the North, and Highway 26-287 from Dubois, WY, to the East.
Grand Teton National Park is not only famous for its beautiful scenery but also for the hiking trails.
The forest is named for Jim Bridger, famous mountain man. He was an explorer and a partner in the Rocky Mountain Fur Company in the late 1800's.
www.jacksonholewy.net /grand_teton_national_park   (1351 words)

  
 Grand Tetons / Teton Mountains
Snowcapped, snaggle-toothed peaks in Grand Teton National Park are the quintessential mountain range in America.
Not only is the park stunning in its apparant mountainous beauty, but the processes of the geologic past are fascinating.
The active Teton fault and super volcano, Yellowstone have created a dynamic land that is constantly changing.
www.jacksonholenet.com /grand_teton/teton_mountains.php   (419 words)

  
 Links
Teton Mountain View Lodge web site may contain links to other web sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by someone other than Teton Mountain View Lodge.
Teton Mountain View Lodge provides these links solely as a convenience.
The appearance of a link does not imply Teton Mountain View Lodge’s endorsement, nor is Teton Mountain View Lodge responsible for the content of any linked site.
www.tetonmountainlodge.com /Links.html   (538 words)

  
 Teton Mountain Hotels - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
The Teton Club is Jackson Hole's premier Private Residence Club located at the base of the mountain at Jackson Hole Mountain...
The opportunities are as limitless as the Wyoming sky at Teton Mountain Lodge.
The brand new Teton Mountain Lodge boasts an unparalleled slope-side location nestled at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and...
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 SummitPost.org - South Teton - Northwest Couloir
At The Meadows turn left (south) and follow this fork to the saddle between South Teton and Middle Teton.
Don't be tempted to begin your contour toward South Teton early.
From the saddle between South Teton and Middle Teton turn left (south) and begin ascending moderate talus.
www.summitpost.org /show/route_link.pl/route_id/1567/object_id/1547   (294 words)

  
 CNN.com - Nature - Purple mountains majesty: Grand Teton turns 50 - June 21, 2000
When his scheme was revealed in 1930, Teton County and Wyoming residents were bitter that an easterner had taken over the valley and ruined ranching, according to local newspaper accounts.
Elk hunts were maintained and Teton County received federal compensation for its lost tax base, according to Kerasote.
While a no-flight corridor protects flights over the mountains within the park, a large area east of Highway 26/287 and north into Yellowstone is at risk of noise pollution, the alliance contends.
archives.cnn.com /2000/NATURE/06/21/grand.tetons.enn   (1046 words)

  
 Lodging with Grand Teton Lodge Company
No matter where you plan to stay – in Grand Teton National Park or in Teton Village, Jackson Hole – we'll make sure your visit is something special.
This small, rustically elegant retreat sits quietly tucked amongst fragrant pines in the shadow of the Tetons.
Snake River Lodge and Spa, located at the base of the Teton Mountains, is Vail Resort's year-round ski and summer resort in Teton Village, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
www.gtlc.com /lodging.aspx   (143 words)

  
 Mountain Bike Tours, Trails, Vacations! Biking in Idaho, Yellowstone, Wyoming
On each tour we supply a mountain bike, helmet, FREE water bottle, transportation, a box lunch on a full day tour plus a local guide who will share the history of the area and offer instruction in mountain bike techniques and trail etiquette.
Our goal is to provide each of our guests with a premier mountain bike experience while discovering the unique character of the Greater Teton — Yellowstone Region.
Check out the wide variety of guided mountain bike tours we offer and come join us for a great mountain biking experience.
www.tetonmtbike.com   (199 words)

  
 Wild Horizons Expeditions Grand Teton Mountains Schedule
This trip is designed for those who have a limited amount of time but an unlimited desire to explore the beauty of the Teton Range.
Beginning near the South end of the Tetons, we will explore breathtaking alpine canyons with cascading creeks, lush forests of towering pines and carpets of exquisite wildflowers.
In addition, we'll be treated to awesome vistas of spectacular peaks, alpine meadows, and mountain lakes.
www.wildhorizonsexpd.com /schedule-tetons.asp   (386 words)

  
 New Page 1
We sell uniquely beautiful panoramic and standard sized photographs, many of which are of the forgotten west side of the Teton Mountains.
Also for your enjoyment is a one of a kind live panoramic webcam from Teton Valley.
Grand Targhee Resort includes the mountains on the left hand portion of the image (Fred's Mountain and Peaked).
grandtetonimaging.com   (209 words)

  
 Jackson Hole Recreation - Elk Adventure Sleigh, Wagon and Mountain Trail Rides with Teton Mountain Ranch - Teton Valley ...
We offer sleigh rides, wagon rides and mountain trail rides through the elk county of the Teton Mountains.
The Teton Valley Wild Life is something that you have to see first hand.
Let Teton Mountain Ranch help you kick off your next vacation with a sleigh ride, wagon ride or mountain trail ride through the Targhee National Forest.
www.elkadventures.com   (308 words)

  
 Backcountry Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe and Yurt Tours
Spend your days in the saddle exploring the Teton mountains with expert wranglers Kevin and Debbie Little, then return to the yurt where we'll cook you a gourmet dinner as you relax into the evening.
Weather can change momentarily in the high mountains and can be variable throughout the summer.
We supply 0 degree Mountain Hardware sleeping bags and sturdy ground pads to insure you of a warm night’s sleep and comfort in the mountains.
www.skithetetons.com /summer.html   (1974 words)

  
 Stock Photo of View of Jenny Lake and Grand Teton Mountains, Wyoming. - Search Photographs Pictures Images and Clipart ...
Stock Photo of View of Jenny Lake and Grand Teton Mountains, Wyoming.
View of Jenny Lake and Grand Teton Mountains, Wyoming.
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www.fotosearch.com /STK006/jhp2004   (187 words)

  
 "Grand Teton Mountains, WY" Landscape Oil Painting
Includes a free complimentary frame and arrives at your door ready to hang on the wall.
The Grand Teton Mountain range is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the U.S. Located in northwestern Wyoming, this mountain range is the central feature of Grand Teton National Park.
Several years ago I had opportunity to visit this park and was awed by the stunning mountain scenery.
www.bluemoonwebdesign.com /Paintings/teton.htm   (87 words)

  
 Jackson Hole Wyoming - Grand Teton National Park Lodging & Vacations
All Grand Teton and Jackson Hole Visitor's Guide is your one-stop vacation planning resource for Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.
Things to do: Visit Teton Village, downtown Jackson Wyoming, and the National Elk Refuge.
Jackson Hole and Grand Teton lodging options range from full-service resorts and dude ranches to quaint cabin rentals, condos and vacation rental homes.
jacksonholewy.net /.../jh_mountains_in_grand_teton_national_park.php   (441 words)

  
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Middle Rocky Mountains which range from 10,000 to 14,000 feet (3,000 to 4,300 m) in elevation.
Large floods of basalt and other lava types preceded mega-eruptions of super-heated ash and pumice.
Yellowstone is at the northeast tip of a smooth U-shaped curve through the mountains, which is now the
www.exodus2006.com /fab/Yellowstone.htm   (770 words)

  
 Teton Mountain View Lodge and RV Park
Teton Mountain Lodge, Grand Teton Lodging, Teton Mountain View Lodge and RV Park, Eastern, Idaho Travel • Teton Valley Idaho
Teton Mountain View Lodge and RV Park, Idaho, welcomes you with a spectacular view of the Grand Teton Mountains from clean comfortable spacious rooms.
Our Lodge and RV Park is centrally located to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Island Park, West Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Teton, South Fork, and Henry's Fork Rivers and the Big Hole Mountains, making us the perfect destination spot.
www.tetonmountainlodge.com   (178 words)

  
 Worldisround - Northern Grand Teton Park - Mountains in Grand Teton Nat. Park photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Worldisround - Northern Grand Teton Park - Mountains in Grand Teton Nat.
Park - travel photos - This is just a taste of what the Grand Tetons have to offer.
This is just a taste of what the Grand Tetons have to offer.
www.worldisround.com /articles/6084   (87 words)

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